Graduate Chemical Engineer

WES; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Allowance

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Company Benefits Platform

Job summary

WES, part of the RSE group, invites graduates to join a 24-month programme designed to develop hands-on experience, expert mentorship and tailored development for the UK water sector. As a Graduate, you’ll contribute to innovative solutions and build confidence to thrive.

The programme tracker helps you monitor your journey, with a focus on professional growth, salary progression and the potential for a permanent position on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a Chemical Engineering Degree or equivalent in the last 2 years or be on track to graduate next summer.
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Word and Excel in particular).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be willing/adaptable to working within an energetic and reactive team environment and have the ability to think outside of the box
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Adaptability

Driving licence

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Graduate Programme Intake 2027

At WES, part of the RSE group, our Graduates play a vital role in shaping the future. As a Graduate, you’ll contribute to developing innovative solutions that can make a real and lasting impact across the water sector.

Our 24-month graduate programme combines hands‑on experience, expert mentorship and tailored development to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive. Our Programme Tracker helps you build your experience, track your progress and take ownership of your journey.

Please note applications for our Graduate Programme will close on the Friday 13th of November 2026.

Why Choose RSE’s Graduate Programme?

• Personal mentor: Build a strong working relationship with an experienced mentor who will support your development.
• Chartership support: Get guidance and support towards achieving professional registration via the IET, InstMC, IMechE, IChemE, ICE or another recognised body depending on your background.
• Salary reviews: As well as a competitive starting salary, you will be awarded ongoing salary increases as you successfully progress through the programme .
• Permanent position: Investing in your development and career for the long term.
• Career-focused modules: Develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build a successful career.

What Are We Looking For?

• You will have graduated with a Chemical Engineering Degree or equivalent in the last 2 years or be on track to graduate next summer.
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Word and Excel in particular).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Most importantly must be willing/adaptable to working within an energetic and reactive team environment and have the ability to think outside of the box
• Full UK Driving Licence.

WES - Who Are We?

WES is one of the leading suppliers of specialist Chemical Dosing systems in the UK. Simply put, we do it all. Our service offering includes design, manufacture, and installation of innovative chemical dosing solutions for the UK water industry and industrial manufacturing markets. Our nationwide coverage means WES is well placed to offer integrated solutions and support services across the UK. Uniquely, chemical dosing is not a division of WES, it is WES. We believe this gives us cutting edge advantage in the marketplace, and our people are at the forefront of our innovation.

RSE - Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted water technology company solving today's water challenges. From treatment to controls, we design, manufacture and integrate the technologies and systems that keep water moving. Working across municipal and industrial markets, we deliver solutions spanning water and wastewater treatment, chemical dosing, automation, offsite modular build and lifecycle support. Our integrated approach combines specialist engineering, manufacturing and digital expertise to help customers improve performance, resilience and sustainability. Through innovative modular solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement, RSE is transforming how water infrastructure is designed, delivered and managed.

Why WES?

At WES, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career and be part of an environment that will allow you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

On top of this, our benefits package include:

• Holiday Allowance
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Company Benefits Platform